Assistant General Counsel - Litigation & Claims

Cleveland, OH
Full-Time

Job Description

Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours: 80.00

Shift: Days

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County's safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Summary:


Supports MetroHealth by providing legal advice and counsel regarding risk management matters, including the efficient and effective management of pending claims affecting all aspects of MetroHealth's operations. Upholds the mission, values, and customer services standards of MetroHealth.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Graduate of an ABA accredited law school.
  • Current license to practice law in the State of Ohio or be currently licensed in another state with acquisition of Ohio license within 12 months after hire date.
  • Three or more years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, health care organization, or related entity working on claims/litigation matters.
  • Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills, research and problem-solving skills, and change management skills.
  • Strong leadership skills, outstanding interpersonal skills, including a collaborative style and personal diplomacy.
  • Exhibits a high level of motivation, team orientation, professionalism, and trustworthiness, and places a high value on treating others with dignity and respect.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.


Preferred:

  • Five or more years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, health care organization, or related entity working on claims/litigation matters.
  • Experience advising clients on clinical risk/malpractice claims and related issues.


Physical Requirements:

  • May need to move around intermittently during the day, including sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and ambulating.
  • May need to remain still for extended periods, including sitting and standing. Ability to communicate in face-to-face, phone, email, and other communications.
  • Ability to read job-related documents.
  • Ability to use computer.
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Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours: 80.00

Shift: Days

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County's safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Summary:


Supports MetroHealth by providing legal advice and counsel regarding risk management matters, including the efficient and effective management of pending claims affecting all aspects of MetroHealth's operations. Upholds the mission, values, and customer services standards of MetroHealth.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Graduate of an ABA accredited law school.
  • Current license to practice law in the State of Ohio or be currently licensed in another state with acquisition of Ohio license within 12 months after hire date.
  • Three or more years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, health care organization, or related entity working on claims/litigation matters.
  • Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills, research and problem-solving skills, and change management skills.
  • Strong leadership skills, outstanding interpersonal skills, including a collaborative style and personal diplomacy.
  • Exhibits a high level of motivation, team orientation, professionalism, and trustworthiness, and places a high value on treating others with dignity and respect.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.


Preferred:

  • Five or more years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, health care organization, or related entity working on claims/litigation matters.
  • Experience advising clients on clinical risk/malpractice claims and related issues.


Physical Requirements:

  • May need to move around intermittently during the day, including sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and ambulating.
  • May need to remain still for extended periods, including sitting and standing. Ability to communicate in face-to-face, phone, email, and other communications.
  • Ability to read job-related documents.
  • Ability to use computer.
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About The MetroHealth System

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County’s safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments, more than 20 health centers and 40 additional sites.

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